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NanoMQ vs VerneMQ
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| Fact | NanoMQ | VerneMQ |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Erlang |
| Licence | MIT | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 2.6k | 3.6k |
| Latest | 0.25.6 | 2.2.1 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 215 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 9 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 5 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace AWS IoT Core. Alternatives to AWS IoT Core →
PartialNanoMQLightweight MQTT broker for edge devices, with bridging to cloud brokers and a rules engine.
PartialVerneMQClustered MQTT broker built on Erlang/OTP; MQTT only, no device management.
NanoMQ
NanoMQ
unsigned The latest release, 0.25.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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VerneMQ
✓ signed The latest release, 2.2.1, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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